Pearson wanted to add Campbell to his squad, but Leicester have adopted a strict wage policy to maintain some parity among the squad’s earnings and to not disrupt the spirit.

Leicester seem to have accepted that Campbell is out of their reach financially and quickly turned back to Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa.

Palace, meanwhile, have signed Moroccan international striker Marouane Chamakh on a two year contract.

The former Bordeaux player moved from Arsenal to Palace on a one-year deal at the start of last season. He scored five Premier League goals and played a major part in Palace side securing a mid-table finish.